Are There Good Options for Kids or Non-Drinkers in the Yarra Valley? Yes, there are, & you don’t have to put on a fake smile at a tasting bar to convince anyone. I’ve spent years putting together family outings, mixed group itineraries and trips through the Yarra Valley – usually in conjunction with operators like […]
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What’s open late if you find yourself staying a night in the Yarra Valley? That’s a question people find themselves asking pretty quickly once they realise this wine-growing region isn’t exactly like Melbourne evenings. Stay overnight, and the Valley slows way down – fewer cars on the Maroondah Highway, less traffic on the Cellar Door
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Do you need to book cellar doors in advance in the Yarra Valley? That’s the question I get asked more often than “which winery serves up the best bubbles” – and trust me, I’ve got some bruises from being asked that one more times than I’ve managed to brew a decent cuppa on the road.
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Ever wondered how to clean your solar panels without breaking your solar system or your bank? You’re not alone. Across Melbourne, homeowners are finding out that dusty modules, hard-water stains and bird poo are quietly eating away at energy production. And while a quick rinse might seem enough, there’s a smarter — and cheaper —
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Is the Great Ocean Road Overrated? What Non-Victorians Really Think is the same chat you’ll have at a pub in Torquay after a long day behind the wheel. I’m Paul Beames, and I’ve spent years helping travellers see the best (and the bog-standard) sides of Aussie road trips. The Great Ocean Road is Victoria’s pride
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So let’s get straight to it – What City Is The Great Barrier Reef in? I’ll tell you – the Reef isn’t in a single postcode. It’s 2,300km long along Queensland’s coast – a UNESCO World Heritage Area so big it runs from the Torres Strait down past Bundaberg, across waters managed by the Great
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Starting A New Series: What’s Special About No. 7 Healesville? I quickly realised this isn’t your average Yarra Valley lunch stop — it’s a place where food, craft and character come together in a way that feels real, authentic and quietly brilliant. You walk in thinking you’ll grab a bite before heading to a winery,
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The question is, what is the weakest part of a roof? often pops up after a homeowner spots water stains or peeling paint creeping across their ceiling. I’ve spent years inspecting and cleaning all sorts of roofing systems around Melbourne, and I can tell you that the weakest point isn’t always right where you think
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Few questions come up as often as “Do Colorbond roofs fade?” — and it’s easy to see why. In the Australian climate, roofs face relentless UV radiation, salt air and heavy rainfall pooling. Over years of working across Melbourne’s suburbs, we’ve seen Colorbond Roofing go from glossy perfection to sun-bleached grey under the harsh Australian
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So the question “Is Pinnacles open 24 hours?” gets asked a lot, and it’s a fair one. I’m Paul Beames, and I’ve lost count of how many times travellers have asked me about the gates at Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles Desert. Let’s get this cleared up, because knowing the hours makes all the
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